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A Peacock Seeks a Mate

a peacock stands proud
displaying his intentions ~
green and blue plumage




written 31st January 2020

for strict haiku poetry contest

sponsored by William Kekaula

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2020

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January 9, 2024 at 9:06 AM

Tom, I like your work. We had a male peacock show up here one afternoon but was gone again by the next morning. I believe it was a male but maybe had been blow out of its regular home by some strong wind. It needed time to recuperate from the wild flight. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. I wrote a short poem about my experience with the peacock. Sara K

January 9, 2024 at 12:27 PM

Thank you Sara, they're magnificent birds for sure. I saw some white ones at a wildlife park, I didn't know they existed. Tom

January 18, 2022 at 4:45 AM

The peacock strutting his colorful feathers when the peahen is around. Lovely haiku and lovely image too... Tom

January 18, 2022 at 6:23 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Hope your day is going well. Tom

February 3, 2020 at 3:23 PM

I love it. So honest... an emotion we all need more of... :) lovely... write... Ann

February 3, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Thank you very much Ann, happy you liked it. T

February 3, 2020 at 4:25 AM

Amazing poem well-complimented by a great picture. The imagery is superb sir Tom..

February 3, 2020 at 5:59 AM

Thank you J. C, they are awesome to see. Tom

February 2, 2020 at 9:53 PM

Back with a big congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

February 3, 2020 at 5:58 AM

Thank you very much Eve. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

February 2, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Hello Tom, when the peacock spreads his feathers those pretty colors appear. Have a nice evening my friend.

February 2, 2020 at 9:20 PM

They're certainly awesome to see Darlene, Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire

February 2, 2020 at 2:58 PM

In Key Biscayne, there is a park filled with peacocks. It's amazing to see them spread their feathers. Lovely haiku, Tom. Winning wishes for you! Hugs, Carolyn

February 2, 2020 at 3:34 PM

Thank you Carolyn, wow, that must be amazing to see an entire flock. Tom

February 2, 2020 at 1:16 PM

I've seen them do this... Stunning sight

February 2, 2020 at 2:13 PM

Thanks S. O., it is amazing, saw a white one at a wildlife park and were lucky to see him put on his display. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

February 2, 2020 at 12:36 PM

- Congratulations on your wonderful haiku, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

February 2, 2020 at 2:12 PM

Thank you Anne. Hope alls well. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

February 2, 2020 at 9:09 AM

Back with congrats. Way to go. Tom

February 2, 2020 at 9:15 AM

Thank you Andrea, enjoy your Sunday afternoon. Tom

Peter W Iversen

February 2, 2020 at 7:38 AM

Well crafted poem. Very enjoyable read, congrats-Peter

February 2, 2020 at 7:48 AM

Thank you very much Peter. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

February 2, 2020 at 5:42 AM

They are a most spectacular bird. Congratulations on your win Tom. xxoo

February 2, 2020 at 7:59 AM

Thank you Connie, having a plume like that is bound to impress the peahens. Tom

February 2, 2020 at 12:41 AM

a most colourful Haiku Tom, who could resist him, haha... Congrats on your top place win, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

February 2, 2020 at 1:39 AM

Thank you very much Ann. Beautiful to see when they're showing off. Tom.

February 1, 2020 at 11:01 PM

His intention is to attract.. Your beautiful lines also did the same.. Congrats on your fantastic win Tom..

February 1, 2020 at 11:20 PM

Thank you very much Jenish, awesome to see them, beautiful birds. Tom

February 1, 2020 at 9:59 PM

That's how those peacocks do it! ~ Gershon

February 1, 2020 at 11:19 PM

Thank you Gershon, as I said below all we're armed with is corny chat up lines, do you come here often lol. Tom

February 1, 2020 at 8:18 PM

Great haiku Tom, love the theme and subject matter.

February 1, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Thanks very much Harry. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

February 1, 2020 at 2:47 PM

It's always so amazing to me that in humans, it's the woman so beautifully arrayed. but in the animal kingdom it's often the opposite. Well done.

February 1, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Thank you Andrea, yes, strange how that is, many animals are like that. Tom

February 1, 2020 at 2:44 PM

so beautiful...my oldest grandson had a peacock show up at his home after his grandfather passed...it's been living on their property ever since, we tease that it's his grandfather because it's always looking in the house, screaming when people arrive from the tree and dropping his beautiful feathers everywhere... love this one and the memory it brought forth :) hugs

February 1, 2020 at 4:49 PM

Thank you Sandra, yes they are quite loud though but beautiful to see when they fan out those feathers, many keep them like guard dogs to alert them to strangers. Glad it gave you happy memories. Tom

Panagiota Romios

February 1, 2020 at 9:04 AM

So finely penned Best wishes Panagiota xx

February 1, 2020 at 1:19 PM

Thank you Panagiota, glad you liked it. Tom

February 1, 2020 at 5:45 AM

Exceptional imagery in verse and in the chosen picture as well my friend. A pleasure to did and read this morn..

February 1, 2020 at 7:14 AM

Thank you Robert, they are awesome to see when they fan out that beautiful plumage. Tom

February 1, 2020 at 5:43 AM

They're such a fashionable and noble bird. I've never seen a white one. Lucky you, Tom, and a good write.

February 1, 2020 at 7:13 AM

Thank you Lin, I was surprised to see a white one, I didn't know they existed. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

February 1, 2020 at 4:47 AM

How marvelous both verse and photo dear friend, Tom. A good way to start the day!

February 1, 2020 at 5:04 AM

Thank you Demetrios, they are awesome to see, saw a white one at a wildlife park, amazing when it gave a display. Tom

February 1, 2020 at 1:22 AM

They can be a little hostile when the're making their move. Saw one in the zoo recently, try to attack a child who was standing there watching. Nice imagery in your Haiku Tom, good luck in the contest....Maria Hugs

February 1, 2020 at 4:20 AM

Thank you Maria, I've heard they can be aggressive and some people keep them for security purposes rather than a guard dog. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

January 31, 2020 at 2:51 PM

That photo speaks volumes in your splendid imagery--peacocks are simply magnificent --and so is your poem, Tom

January 31, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Thanks Vijay, they are indeed, have seen them many times and wait ages to see them fan out their plumage camera at the ready. Tom

January 31, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Hello here I am! LOL

January 31, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Thanks line, love your comment. Tom

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